Antalya, Turkey travel guide
Fly directly into Turkey's primary holiday destination on the country's Mediterranean coast via Antalya Airport. Large and modern, it is built to accommodate the over 19 million passengers who pas through every year. Located just 13 km northeast of Antalya city centre, an easy and short drive by Antalya Airport car hire.
Known as the Turkish Riviera, Antalya has grown in popularity since heavy investments in the 1970s to build it up as a destination for holiday makers. Once you arrive at the Airport there are a few different ways to get to the city; by bus, dolmus (or group-style taxi), or tram. However, the most convenient transportation is to take a car hire from Antalya Airport and be worry free about your ground transportation for your stay in Antalya.
- Local time in Antalya, Turkey:
- GMT+2
- Population of Antalya, Turkey:
- 775,157
Tourist attractions at Antalya, Turkey
Kaleiçi
Visit Antalya's old quarter, or Kaleiçi. Its charming narrow streets wind along through enclosed ancient city walls. Enter through the fantastically preserved Hadrian's gate (Hadrianus Gate), built by the Roman emperor Hadrianus as the entrance arch to the city. There are other entrances, but this way adds a little more historical fun to the trip.
Döner Gazino and Restaurant
Visit the Tünek Tepe for a splendid panorama of Antalya. Tünek Tepe is a hill in the west of the city about 618 m high, topped by a fantastic hotel, night club, and the rotating restaurant. The name Döner Gazino means "rotating house in public". Maybe you will spot your next destination from your dinner table and plot a course for your Antalya, Turkey car hire.
Karaalioglu Park
Walk around and stretch your legs while you take in some local culture at this lovely public park. As Antalya is a harbor town, a very important part of its heritage is its fishing industry. Here you can observe the local fishermen doing what they do best a t the lively Yacht Harbor.
Recommended daytrips from Antalya, Turkey
Cruise on the Mediterranean
Park your car hire Antalya, Turkey down at the harbor and take a short scenic cruise around Turkey's beautiful Mediterranean coast. Morning cruises tend to be calmer than afternoon cruises, and feel confident to ask for a lower price than the first price you are offered by the boat captain.
Take your camera for some excellent ocean shots. Depending on the time of year this can be a great way to see wildlife and marine animals.
MCYörüks
Treat yourself to some authentic Turkish food at this very affordable restaurant. Located on Ataürk Street in the city center, they serve dishes from Western, Islamic, and Turkish fares and have live music every evening and night!
Full meals cost about 5 to 10 Turkish Lira, which is equal to between 3 and 7 dollars. The service is amazing. There are also many good seafood restaurants worth visiting in the city.
Kemer, Kas, and Patara
Take your cheap car rental Antalya, Turkey over to the south west and visit the touristic sea side region about half an hour from Antalya city. Kemer is popular for its historical places, night life, and hotels.
Kas, which is about 2 hours drive from the city is another excellent choice for a daytrip. Here you will find a beautiful upmarket harbor town with cobbled streets and high quality restaurants. Finally, don't miss the nearby Patara, where you will find the best golden sand beach on the Mediterranean coast. You can visit the beach here even if you don't plan to stay.
Hotels at Antalya, Turkey
Antalya Hotel
Şirinyalı Mah. Eski Lara Yolu
Cad. No:102 Antalya TÜRKİYE
Tel.: +90 242 316 10 10 Fax: +90 242 316 10 20
information@antalyaoteli.com.tr
Alp Paşa Boutique Hotel
Barbaros Mh. Hesapcı Sk.
30 Kaleiçi (OldTown)
Antalya, Turkey
T. +90 242 247 5676 F. +90 242 248 5074
info@alppasa.com reservation@alppasa.com
Local conditions for Antalya, Turkey
Thu, 24 May 2012 16:50:00 +0300
Thursday at 16:00 EEST:
white cloud. 23°C (73°F)
Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Relative Humidity: 68%, Pressure: 1011mb, falling, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Antalya, Turkey
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Thursday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 79%, Sunrise: 05:42EEST, Sunset: 20:05EEST
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Friday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 82%, Sunrise: 05:41EEST, Sunset: 20:06EEST
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 70%, Sunrise: 05:41EEST, Sunset: 20:07EEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Antalya Havalimani Airport
- Airport code:
- AYT
- Phone number:
- +90(0)242 330 3600
- Fax number:
- +90(0)242 330 3648
- Address:
- Antalya Havalimani Dis Hatlar Terminali 07030 Antalya Turkey
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Antalya:
- Antalya city || 8.1 Miles / 13 km / 30 minutes by rental car from Downtown Antalya
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Antalya Airport you will find a variety of car rental companies in the International Arrivals Hall at the airport. The following companies offer car rental service in Antalya Airport:
- Avis
- Budget
- Hertz
- Sixt
Booking your car hire vehicle for Antalya Airport in advance is the best way of getting the best deals and cheap car rental offers in 7 seater, 9 seater or any type of car hire vehicle you need for your stay in Antalya, Turkey.
Airlines providing airport services to Antalya, Turkey
- Adria Airways
- Aeroflot
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air Astana
- Air Baltic
- Air Berlin
- Air Italy Polska
- Air Malta
- Air Moldova
- Arkefly
- Atlasjet
- Austrian
- B&H Airlines (Air Bosna)
- Belle Air
- British Airways
- Bulgaria Air
- Cham Wings Airlines
- Condor Flugdienst
- Corendon Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- Cyprus Airways
- Dniproavia
- EasyJet
- EUROPE AIRPOST
- Freebird
- Germanwings
- Hello AG
- Khors Aircompany
- Monarch Airlines
- Norwegian Airlines
- Onur
- Pegasus Airlines
- POLET Airlines
- ROSSIYA AIRLINES
- S7
- Sky Airlines
- SmartLynx Airlines
- Star1 Airlines
- Sun Express
- Tailwind Airlines
- TAROM
- Tatarstan Airlines
- Thomas Cook Airlines
- Thomsonfly
- Transaero
- TRANSAVIA.COM
- Travel Service
- TUIfly
- Turkish Airlines
- Turkuaz Airlines
- VIM Airlines
- Wizz Air Hungary
- XL Airways France
- XL Airways Germany
